Just west of the southern extent of Crystal City, Fort Scott Park was one of the forts for the defenses of Washington during the civil war. It was named for General Winfield Scott, the then Commander-in-Chief of the Union Amy.
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Muddy Hole Farm Park is located at 7941 Kidd Street Alexandria, VA. Muddy Hole Farm Park is situated on a vast amount of land. It is right near historic Mount Vernon and there are multiple creeks and small rivers not too far away. This Fairfax County Park features little league, football and soccer fields, tennis courts, a playground and tot lot. Continue reading
Fountains At McLean is located at the intersection of I-495 and Chain bridge Road (Rt 123). The complex was converted in 2003/2004 from apartments to condominiums by Crescent Heights. Condos here are garden-style and built in the late 1980s. Continue reading
Mt. Vernon Manor Park is located in a cul-de-sac situated in a large development. Mt. Vernon Manor Park is located at 8600 McNair Drive Alexandria VA. The park features a baseball field, tennis courts, trails, a picnic area shaded by trees, a playground that has swings, a frog spring rocker, slides, ladders, rings, and a spiral climbing gym. Continue reading
Martin Luther King Park is a small park maintained by the Fairfax County Park Authority. Martin Luther King Jr. Park is located at 8115 Fordson Rd,Alexandria. The park features athletic fields, tennis courts, a playground, and an outdoor pool. It also has a picnic area that can be rented. The area is shaded by trees and features 10 tables (seating for 60), two grills and public bathrooms. Continue reading
Chambliss Park is a 8.16 acres neighborhood park located at 2505 North Chambliss Street on the west end of Alexandria. The park is adjacent to Dora Kelly Park and John Adams Elementary School. The park is a popular place for persons to walk their dogs, play tennis, go sledding during the winter and to play baseball. The park features a wooded nature area with a foot path that leads to Dora Kelly Nature Park. The park is open on a daily basis for everyone to come and enjoy. Continue reading
The Potomac Yard Park is a 23.4 acre neighborhood park located at 2501 Potomac Ave in Alexandria. The park was designed and constructed through a partnership between the Alexandria City Council and Pulte Homes. The park features picnic tables and pathways with ADA accessibility, outdoor stage area for the hosting of special events, Stormwater Management Ponds, Walking/Bicycle trails and passive seating areas with historical interpretations. Sports fanatics can enjoy park facilities such athletic fields, basketball courts, tennis courts and volleyball courts. There is a playground for kids to enjoy which is ADA accessible. Continue reading
Chinquapin Park is a 52.89 acres park located at 3210 King Street. The park which was named for the Chinquapin Oak Tree was once known as Chinquapin Village, a war housing development which was built by the government for Torpedo Factory workers. Even though the area has now been developed into a park there are still areas which are reminiscent of the Chinquapin neighborhood. In 1961 the City of Alexandria acquired the property and proposed the building of a mini amusement park. In 1971 the park was opened by former Mayor Charles E Beatley. The Recreation Center located on the site was opened in 1986. Continue reading
Armistead Boothe Park is located at 520 Cameron Station Boulevard in West End Alexandria. The 10.81 acres park was named in the honor of former special assistant in the United Stated Office of the Attorney General and City Attorney of Alexandria, Armistead L Boothe in June 2000. The park features many areas of interests for both adults and kids. Continue reading
